Occipitalis

Definition

The occipitalis is a muscle located at the back part of the skull that plays a role in moving the scalp. It works in conjunction with the frontalis to pull the scalp backward.

Related terms

Frontalis:

A muscle located at the front of the skull that works with the occipitalis to move the scalp.

Galea aponeurotica: A tough layer of dense fibrous tissue that connects the frontalis and occipitalis muscles across the top of the skull.

Epicranial aponeurosis: Another name for galea aponeurotica, signifying its role as a tendinous sheet connecting muscles of the cranium